SC questions WB govt for filing plea against court-monitored CBI probe into Sandeshkhali cases

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows on the filing of the plea by the West Bengal government against the court-monitored CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into land grabbing and extortion cases in Sandeshkhali.

Encounter breaks out between security forces & terrorists in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu (IANS) An encounter broke out between terrorists and a joint team of police and Village Defence Guard (VDG) members at Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, said officials on Sunday.

One of the VDG members was injured…

Delhi Cong chief Lovely quits post citing LS ticket to outsiders, alliance with AAP

New Delhi (IANS) In a huge setback to the Congress, its Delhi unit chief Arvinder Singh Lovely has resigned from the party post.

This comes amid the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha elections and Delhi is scheduled to go to polls on May 25.

SC to hear on Monday WB govt plea against court-monitored CBI probe into Sandeshkhali cases

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the court-monitored CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into land grabbing and extortion cases in Sandeshkhali.

As…

Manipur: Gun battle breaks out among village volunteers of rival groups

Imphal (IANS) Heavy exchange of fire between village volunteers of the two rival communities has been reported in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Sunday, police said.

Police said that several armed cadres of village volunteers opened indiscriminate…

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with huge consignment of narcotics

Ahmedabad (IANS) In a major success, the Indian Coast Guard, following an overnight aerial-maritime joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on Sunday apprehended a Pakistan boat in the Arabian…

Land subsidence leaves 350 people homeless in J&K’s Ramban District

Jammu (IANS) Over 350 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Ramban District abandoned their homes on Saturday after destruction of the houses due to land subsidence.

Reports said that 30 houses were completed destroyed, 20 partially damaged…

2 CRPF personnel killed in attack by armed group in Manipur

Imphal (IANS) Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub Inspector, were killed and two others have been injured after armed groups attacked a camp of security forces in Manipur’s Bishnupur district early on Saturday, police…

Mizoram once again grapples with African Swine Fever outbreak, 174 pigs dead

Aizawl (IANS) The Mizoram government has sounded a high alert after the African Swine Fever (ASF) struck again in the bordering state resulting in the deaths of as many as 174 pigs so far, officials said on Thursday.

According to the officials…

Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

Srinagar (IANS) Two terrorists were killed while a civilian and two soldiers were injured in the ongoing gunfight between the security forces and holed-up militants in Sopore town of J&K’s Baramulla district on Friday.

Security forces, including…